Venezuelan

American  

[ven-uh-zwey-luhn, ‑-zwee-] / ˌvɛn əˈzweɪ lən, ‑ˈzwi- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the republic of Venezuela.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the republic of Venezuela.

Other Word Forms

• anti-Venezuelan adjective
• pro-Venezuelan adjective

Example Sentences

For decades she has argued that Venezuelan economic development and a Caracas foreign policy that fosters peace in the region require democracy, open competition and the rule of law.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite China’s oil claims, it remains a small producer compared with Chevron, generating no more than 15% of Venezuelan output of under 1 million barrels a day.

From The Wall Street Journal

The stock jumped on the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro because of its inclusion in commercial aviation and defense portfolios.

From Barron's

Even before SLB starts reaping Venezuelan riches, which could take a while, the company was already providing a bullish backdrop for investors.

From MarketWatch

There is just one problem: The companies are owed more than $6 billion by the Venezuelan government.

From The Wall Street Journal